(1957)Directed by Robert Mulligan100 minDrama

“This is Jimmy, balanced on the ragged edge of violence, twisted and trapped by a world he never made…”

True story of the life of Jimmy Piersall, who battled mental illness to achieve stardom in major league baseball.

Anthony Perkinsas Jimmy Piersall

Karl Maldenas John Piersall

Norma Mooreas Mary Piersall

Adam Williamsas Doctor Brown

Perry Wilsonas Mrs. John Piersall

Peter J. Votrianas Jim Piersall as a Boy

Richard Bullas Reporter Slade (uncredited)

Morgan Jonesas Sandy Allen (uncredited)

Edd Byrnesas Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)

Brian G. Huttonas Bernie Sherwill (uncredited)

BB Bart Burnsas Joe Cronin (uncredited)

Fear Strikes Out